Mechanical Engineer (Nuclear)

Overview

In this hands-on engineering role, you will drive end-to-end development of fit-for-purpose solutions for customers worldwide. You will contribute to core products, enhancements, and new technologies, translating stakeholder needs into robust designs and test plans. You’ll work across the full development life cycle, from concept through testing and manufacture, while ensuring compliance with international standards. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver on time and provide technical findings to leadership. This role offers the chance to work in the nuclear power domain and shape innovative engineering outputs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engineering solutions across the full development life cycle
• Contribute to core product development, enhancements, and new technologies
• Produce design concepts, implement solutions, and perform testing
• Create project plans and support delivery against agreed timescales
• Conduct design reviews to ensure compliance with specifications and standards
• Translate stakeholder requirements into robust engineering outputs
• Provide cost estimates with cross-functional input
• Present findings and solutions to technical leads, senior managers, and customers
• Develop functional and non-functional test specifications
• Prepare technical records and reports to demonstrate compliance
• Design to internationally recognised standards

Key requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Product design, Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience
• Proven experience working in and designing products for the nuclear power industry
• Awareness of NCR Regulation 10CFR Part 50 Appendix B, and Part 21 reporting
• Awareness of CSA N299 series of standards
• Familiarity with IEEE Nuclear Standards (382, 323, 383 and 344) for design & engineering
• Previous design experience with castings, gears, electric motors, seals, CAD drawings and 3D models
• Proven experience of analysing, designing, testing and enhancing existing/new products used in an industrial environment
• Understanding of a variety of project management methodologies (e.g. agile)
• Clear and effective communication skills, able to build relationships at all levels of the organisation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A team player that shares knowledge and insights, but also able to demonstrate a strong level of initiative
• Solid understanding of information processing fundamentals and best practices

• proactive
• collaborative
• initiative
• CAD drawings
• 3D models
• design and testing

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